Building Better, Not Just Bigger

We're not here to preach – we're here to prove that sustainable design isn't a luxury, it's the baseline. Every project we touch leaves a lighter footprint than we found it.

Carbon Neutral Since 2019

89%

Average Energy Reduction
in our completed projects

62%

Water Usage Decrease
through smart design

94%

Material Reuse Rate
across demolition projects

Sustainable Building Materials

Our Philosophy

Look, we've been at this long enough to know that "going green" isn't about slapping solar panels on everything and calling it a day. It's deeper than that.

Real sustainability starts in the design phase – orientation, thermal mass, natural ventilation. We're talking passive strategies that work with nature instead of fighting it. Then we layer in the tech: high-performance envelopes, heat recovery systems, smart building automation.

Every site tells us what it needs. A west-facing slope? We're thinking thermal lag and shade structures. Urban infill? Let's talk about embodied carbon in materials and urban heat island effects. It's about listening more than prescribing.

Our Certifications & Standards

We don't just talk green – we've got the credentials to back it up

LEED AP Certified

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accreditation across our team

Passive House

Certified Passive House Designers with 12+ completed projects

Living Building

Pursuing the world's most rigorous green building standard

Net Zero Ready

Designing for zero carbon emissions in operation

Project Carbon Calculator

Curious about your building's environmental impact? This isn't perfect – no calculator is – but it'll give you a ballpark figure for where you're starting from. Real assessments require site visits and detailed analysis, but this is a decent starting point.

Estimate Your Building's Carbon Footprint
Estimated Annual Carbon Footprint:
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tonnes CO2e per year

Our Sustainable Design Approach

Site & Solar Analysis

We map sun paths, wind patterns, and microclimate conditions before we even sketch. Understanding your site's natural energy flows isn't optional – it's where good design begins.

Thermal Performance

High R-values, thermal bridging elimination, and airtight construction aren't fancy extras. They're what keeps your building comfortable year-round while slashing energy bills.

Water Management

Rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, and permeable surfaces. Vancouver's got plenty of rain – we might as well use it smartly instead of watching it run off into storm drains.

Material Selection

Local sourcing, low-VOC finishes, FSC-certified wood, and high recycled content. The stuff we build with matters as much as how we put it together.

Natural Ventilation

Strategic window placement, stack effect, and cross-ventilation design. Sometimes the best HVAC system is opening a window – when the building's designed right.

Energy Monitoring

Real-time tracking systems so you actually know how your building's performing. We're big believers in measuring what matters and adjusting course when needed.

Sustainable Architecture

Why It Actually Matters

Buildings account for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. That's huge. And it's not just about saving the planet – though that'd be reason enough.

The buildings we design today will be standing for 50, 100, maybe 150 years. They'll house thousands of people, consume massive amounts of energy, and shape how communities develop. Getting it wrong means locking in decades of inefficiency and waste.

Getting it right? You're looking at lower operating costs, healthier indoor environments, higher property values, and yeah – a smaller carbon footprint. It's not idealism, it's just smart business wrapped in responsible design.

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Let's talk about how sustainable design can work for your project – without the greenwashing.

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